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Quercus Studio

Custom Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands
4 out of 5 stars and 9 reviews
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Raleigh, NC
4.0
Verified reviews from real couples
We're so happy with our ring! We had Lauren design a custom engagement ring for my girlfriend. She wanted something in a vintage style and that's exactly what we got. We'll be back for our wedding bands very soon.
Ben P.
5.0
Lauren is truly a master of her craft and wonderful to work with. Her passion really shows in her jewelry and in the time she spends with clients to connect with them and find the best fit for them. Her work is one of a kind and my fiancé and i can honestly and proudly say that the engagement ring she created for us is the most beautiful ring we have ever seen. I am so pleased to look at it every day and know that no one else has one quite like it. If you are looking for a unique experience and one of a kind beauty, look no further than Quercus Studio!
Colleen F.
5.0

About this vendor

Vendor
Lauren Ramirez
OWNER
Best of Weddings Award
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Our goldsmith, Lauren Ramirez, specializes in custom fine jewelry with a focus on engagement rings and wedding bands. She prides herself on close collaboration with clients to create their desired designs. Our work is consistent in craftsmanship, and flexible in design. We use quality, ethically sourced materials, and attract clients who know and recognize the difference. Visit the lovely, and sun-drenched space in Downtown Raleigh, NC.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned and Woman-owned Business
Details
Rings
Engagement Rings
Ring Services
Custom Designs
Engraving
Ring Sizing
Wedding Rings
Wedding Jewelry
Bracelets
Cufflinks
Earrings
Necklaces
Rings
Awards and Affiliations
Best of Weddings Award
2021 'Best of Weddings'
Why were they selected?
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Vendor
Lauren Ramirez
Owner
I’m a goldsmith using traditional techniques to create unique fine jewelry. I use 100% recycled precious metals, Canadian mined diamonds, Montana mined sapphires, and recycled African mined diamonds taken from vintage jewelry. I studied at the North Bennett Street School in Boston and the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco. I love creating custom engagement rings and wedding bands and I'm particularly inspired by vintage jewelry.
Reviews
4.0
out of 5.0
9 reviews
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AvatarA
Went to a consultation appointment and everything went well; I was set on what engagement ring i wanted. After not hearing from Lauren a few weeks later I attempted to follow up wi...
th her 3 different times and never heard anything back. She was really nice in person and thought she wanted to work with us on a ring, so once I realized she ghosted me I was very disappointed.
Response from Quercus Studio
Hi Angelica, We're so sorry to hear of your disappointment. We'd never "ghost" anyone i...
ntentionally. At the time of our first meeting in October 2021 we didn't have anything in stock within your $3000 budget. We were able to show you a few smaller sapphires within your budget range and discussed sharing photos and links to purchase when they were in our case. We sent you links to view or purchase three rings within your budget range before they went live to the public on our site. The link was sent 10/28, 11/4, and 11/11. We see all of our correspondence starting before your initial consultation, we can also see if and when they're viewed. The three options have sold, but we're always creating new stock for our site. We wish you well, and hope you found the perfect ring to suit your needs.
AvatarB
We're so happy with our ring! We had Lauren design a custom engagement ring for my girlfriend. She wanted something in a vintage style and that's exactly what we got. We'll be back...
for our wedding bands very soon.
Response from Quercus Studio
Ben, Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of the process! Designing your ring was ...
a treat. We're looking forward to making your wedding bands when you're ready. Lauren & The Quercus Team
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AvatarC
Lauren is truly a master of her craft and wonderful to work with. Her passion really shows in her jewelry and in the time she spends with clients to connect with them and find the ...
best fit for them. Her work is one of a kind and my fiancé and i can honestly and proudly say that the engagement ring she created for us is the most beautiful ring we have ever seen. I am so pleased to look at it every day and know that no one else has one quite like it. If you are looking for a unique experience and one of a kind beauty, look no further than Quercus Studio!
AvatarJ
I reached out to Lauren at Quercus to design a long overdue ring for my wife. Even though I know next to nothing about jewelry and with only some rough ideas of what my wife liked...
, Lauren was able to take my input and come up with an incredible piece. She walked me through all aspects of creating the ring, from picking the stones and band material, and helped make sure it was within a budget I could afford. I was totally impressed by her dedication to her craft and her professionalism. I gave her what in retrospect was probably a pretty unreasonable timeline and she got it done and it turned out incredible. Even after the ring was finished, she helped to make sure it arrived on time, and helped me through some anxious moments with the delivery company. My wife could not love the ring more and I would strongly recommend Lauren and Quercus to anyone who asked.
AvatarC
I could not be more thrilled with my ring. It is absolutely beautiful and the quality is amazing. Lauren is very easy to work with and has great ideas and insights into making the ...
experience unique and special. We have worked with her on both an original piece and a reworking of an heirloom piece and are very happy with both of them.
AvatarL
Lauren is an incredibly creative and meticulous artist and jeweler. She created both my engagement ring and my wedding band, and I couldn’t be happier. She guided my husband throu...
gh the creation of the engagement ring and never once steered him in the wrong direction. The best stones, metal and craftsmanship all make for beautiful jewelry. I only buy my jewelry from Quercus Studio.
Response from Quercus Studio
Leah, Thank you. I loved making your engagement and wedding rings! I look forward to cr...
eating other rings to compliment the stack in the future. xo, Lauren & The Quercus Team
AvatarK
Lauren made us beautiful hand crafted wedding bands in addition to my engagement ring. We were able to take a family heirloom and design a stunning modern ring with vintage flair. ...
All the engravings she did are incredible and of course all done by hand. Quercus Studio is a local woman owned business and we love everything she does!
AvatarP
If communication is what you want, this is not where you want to go for custom made jewelry in my opinion. I gave Lauren my ring to be re-crafted into a stronger ring. She had the ...
ring more than a month. I asked her twice for information. Both times she said she would get back to me. When I complained she told me to come get my ring. She may make good jewelry but I’ll never know.
Response from Quercus Studio
Repair project: repair beaded silver ring Budget $200 Paul, You weren’t a good fit for...
the services we offer. I made a mistake in agreeing to work on your piece. I'm sorry for that. We volunteered to connect you with other local metalsmiths we thought might be better suited for your project and budget. We wish you well, Lauren
AvatarK
Lauren at Quercus is amazing. We found her on Yelp when we were on a mission to find a small business jeweler, and I could not be more thankful that we came across her work. She’s ...
situated in the heart of DTR, her store literally means Oak Tree, and for Raleigh-lovers - this is the best of the best. Lauren made several beautiful pieces for our big day; from my engagement ring, to our wedding bands, to love knot pendants for our mothers! We love each piece, and we love how special Lauren made each piece. She is extremely professional, caring, and masterful. I could not recommend her more! Her dog, Alfred, is also a big highlight to this experience :)
Response from Quercus Studio
Kelsey, We loved working with you and Dan to create your engagement ring, and wedding b...
ands! Thank you for allowing us to be part of the process. xo, Lauren & The Quercus Team

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201 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC
201 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC
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